CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

033 - Undergraduate Pilot Training with 1st Lt Morgan Curriden

April 29, 2020 Colin Slade & Reed Gann
CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast
033 - Undergraduate Pilot Training with 1st Lt Morgan Curriden
Show Notes

In this episode Colin interviews 1st Lt Morgan Curriden on Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), covering peripheral topics like rated selection, the daily schedule, and tips for success.

05:18 - Morgan's background and experience in AFROTC
13:12 - Changes to improve commissioning sources
32:56 - The process leading up to UPT
44:52 - Broad strokes of UPT
55:45 - A day in the life of the UPT student
01:03:28 - Tips for success at UPT
01:14:04 - Professional development (see Team of Rivals by Doris Goodwin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0684824906/)
01:20:05 - Hindsight advice to Cadet Curriden
01:24:35 - Commentary

Contact Morgan at morgancurriden@gmail.com.

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